MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,789 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside o/s/ centre and rear side marker not working
n/s/r side marker not working
under side of vehicle in poor condition with corrosion but not in any prescribed areas
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s/r side marker light not working
o/s/ centre and rear side marker lights not working
under side of vehicle in poor condition with corrosion but not in any prescribed areas
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear outer tyre perished but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear outer tyre perished but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
brake pipe to n/s/r wheel cylinder slightly corroded
n/s/r outer slightly perrished
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
brake pipe from load valve to flexi hose slightly corroded
n/s/r hand brake cable in poor condition
n/s/r outer tyre perrished but not to cords
both front tyres perrished
brake pipe to n/s/f brake caliper slightly corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front tyres perrished
brake pipe to n/s/f brake caliper slightly corroded
n/s front brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe under bonnet not attached to body but not exsessivly insecure
Coolant leak
Corrosion causing hole in body N/S/R corner
Corrosion causing hole in body N/S/R rear of wheel arch
Corrosion causing hole in body O/S/R front of wheel arch
N/S/R brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
O/S/F brake binding slightly
O/S/F shock cover damaged
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe under bonnet not attached to body but not exsessivly insecure
Coolant leak
Corrosion causing hole in body N/S/R corner
Corrosion causing hole in body N/S/R rear of wheel arch
Corrosion causing hole in body O/S/R front of wheel arch
N/S/R brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
O/S/F brake binding slightly
O/S/F shock cover damaged
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight binding on both front brakes
slight freeplay in steering
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?
Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M981 SRR is a 1994 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,491 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M981 SRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M981 SRR registered?
M981 SRR is a 1994 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 19 December 1994.
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